A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Brisbane vs. Nassau for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Brisbane or Nassau?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brisbane and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Brisbane or Nassau?

Brisbane

Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.

Nassau

There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.

As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.

Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.

Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Australia, and The Best Eco Tours in Australia.


Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Brisbane?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $156, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Brisbane and Nassau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brisbane $82
    Nassau $109
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brisbane $164
    Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Nassau

Looking for a hotel in Brisbane or Nassau? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Brisbane


Hotels in Nassau


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brisbane $18
    Nassau $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:


  • Airtrain to the City
    $9.93
  • Go Card
    $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane

Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Shared Transfer Service from Brisbane Airport: $21
  • Movie World Theme Park from Brisbane Hotel One Way Transfer: $30
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane Port: $33
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $33
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
  • Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
  • Brisbane Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Brisbane city: $42
  • Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $52
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $53
  • Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Transfer Service: $55
  • Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotels Private Round-Trip Transfer: $71
  • Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $92

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $8.02
  • Taxi to Cable Beach
    $25
  • Taxi from Airport
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:

  • Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $360
  • Private Airport Transfer: $305
  • Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $280
  • Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $255
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfer- Lincoln Town Car: $225
  • Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer: $190
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $190
  • Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
  • Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Cable Beach: $190
  • Chauffeur service, airport transfer, hotel transfer.: $175
  • Nassau Airport (NAS): Private Transfer to Nassau cruise port: $167

Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Nassau?

Prices for flights to both Nassau and Brisbane change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Brisbane $55
    Nassau $53
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:


  • Hamburger Lunch
    $5.30
  • Cup of Coffee
    $1.99
  • Chinese Food Lunch
    $8.28
  • Ice cream
    $3.64
  • Japanese Meal
    $14
  • Smoothie
    $4.30
  • Japanese Soup
    $7.62
  • Coffee & Muffin
    $4.64
  • Morning Mint Tea
    $2.32
  • Veggie Burger & Chips
    $9.27
  • Bread
    $1.72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane

For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $131
  • Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $167
  • Guided Food Tour with Coffee, Seafood and Wine: $590

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.

  • Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
  • Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
  • Dinner and Dancing: $130
  • Flavors of Nassau Food Tour: $135
  • All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
  • Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
  • Island Food Tour: $140
  • Self-Drive Scooter Food Tour: $180

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brisbane $24
    Nassau $37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane

For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Concert Tickets
    $13

Tours and Activities in Brisbane

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.

  • Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience: $17
  • True Crime Tour: $22
  • Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
  • Winery Tour and Tasting: $23
  • Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $23
  • Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour - Crime Tours Australia | Jack Sim: $23
  • Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $26
  • Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on the Brisbane River: $32
  • Midday River Guided Sightseeing Cruise: $32
  • City Walking Tour 90 minutes: $32
  • Sightseeing River Cruise with Morning Tea: $32
  • Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original: $33

Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:


  • Jet Ski
    $50
  • 4 Hr Kayak Tour
    $70
  • 1/2 Day Snorkel Trip
    $75

Tours and Activities in Nassau

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:

  • "Let's Get Piggy with It!" Swimming Pig Adventures: $200
  • 15 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas: $150
  • 3 Hour Eco-Glide Adventure in Nassau: $99
  • 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $250
  • 3 Islands Boat Adventure:Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling & Turtles: $199
  • 30 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas(Drone Photoshoot): $300
  • ATV Guided Historical Site Tours Nassau: $175
  • ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $250
  • ATV Island Tour with Beach Break, Lunch, and Pick-up/Drop-off: $199
  • All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
  • Atlantis Speed Boat Tours: $100
  • Bahamas Cabbage Beach Jet Ski Adventure : $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brisbane $51
    Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:


  • Evening at the Bar
    $9.93
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $9.27
  • Guiness Beer
    $5.63
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.60

Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:

  • XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
  • XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
  • Stone & Wood Brewery Tour: $30
  • City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $50
  • Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $66
  • Sirromet Wine Tasting And Blending Workshop For 2: $82
  • Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $100
  • Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $106
  • Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $125
  • Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $133
  • Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch: $133
  • Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $144

Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:


  • Cocktail
    $6.52

Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:

  • Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Brisbane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Brisbane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brisbane and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Brisbane.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Nassau?

Brisbane has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane and Nassau, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Brisbane or Nassau?

Brisbane has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Brisbane or Nassau in the Summer?

Both Nassau and Brisbane during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.

In the summer, Brisbane is around the same temperature as Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Brisbane in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.

In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the summer, Brisbane often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassauin July. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.

Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets more rain in January than Nassauin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Brisbane 25°C (77°F) 
    Nassau 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Brisbane or Nassau in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Nassau. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Brisbane is generally cooler than Nassauin October. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 22°C (71°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during autumn. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Nassauin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Brisbane 22°C (71°F) 
    Nassau 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Brisbane or Nassau in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Nassau. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.

Brisbane is cooler than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the winter, Brisbane often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassauin January. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.

Brisbane usually gets more rain in July than Nassauin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Brisbane 15°C (59°F) 
    Nassau 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Brisbane or Nassau in the Spring?

Both Nassau and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the spring, Brisbane is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Brisbane in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F)in April.

It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during spring. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.

In October, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Nassauin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Brisbane 21°C (69°F) 
    Nassau 23°C (74°F)

Typical Weather for Nassau and Brisbane

Brisbane Nassau
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C (77°F) 169 mm (6.7 in) 21°C (70°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Feb 25°C (77°F) 152 mm (6 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 24°C (75°F) 146 mm (5.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 22°C (71°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 23°C (74°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 77 mm (3 in) 27°C (80°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Jul 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Aug 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Oct 21°C (69°F) 93 mm (3.7 in) 26°C (79°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Nov 23°C (73°F) 107 mm (4.2 in) 24°C (75°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 24°C (76°F) 127 mm (5 in) 22°C (71°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)